Pan Guangdan
Chinese sociologist (1898-1967) · China · On the map · Writers · Died at 69
Pan Guangdan known in English as Quentin Pan, was a Chinese sociologist, eugenist, and writer. He was one of the most distinguished sociologists and eugenists of China.
Pan Guangdan is read about 25 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 11 October 2026
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Educated at Tsinghua University on a Boxer Indemnity Scholarship, Dartmouth College and Columbia University, where he was trained by Charles B. Davenport, Pan was also a renowned expert on education. His wide research scope included eugenics, education policy, matrimony policy, familial problems, prostitute policy, and intellectual distributions. Pan's wide-ranging intellect led to his active participation in the Crescent Moon Society.
